MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,962 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front brake discs corroded
Both front brake discs corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear number plate backing starting to peel
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear number plate backing starting to peel
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside front brakes are slightly binding
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L178 EWP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L178 EWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L178 EWP registered?
L178 EWP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is L178 EWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for L178 EWP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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